Events

Suzana Camargo,Ph.D, Executive Director of the Columbia University Initiative on Extreme Weather and Climate and a Lamont Research Professor at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory will be speaking about her work and research to the sisters of the Dominican Convent of Sparkill.

Dr. Ricardo Maertens, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow for the Department of Economics of Harvard University will give a talk titled Demand for information on environmental health risk, mode of delivery, and behavioral change: Evidence from offering well tests for arsenic in Sonargaon, Bangladesh. (3:00-4:00pm)
Dr. Miranda Jones Spratlen, Post-Doctoral Research Scientist for the Department of Environmental Health Sciences located at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University will give a talk titled Arsenic, targeted metabolomics and diabetes related outcomes: Connecting the dots in population-based studies. (4:00-5:00pm)

This event focuses on how women navigate careers in sustainability, exploring the female perspective on professional development and advancement in this growing field. The panel features an impressive group of women working in diverse sustainability roles, including sustainable finance, corporate sustainability, and green building. The panelists will speak to some of the specific challenges and opportunities for women in this field, as well as to some of the universal challenges that many professional women face today &ndash; such as finding mentors, managing family responsibilities, dealing with bias, and more. The discussion explores the challenges and solutions for women at all levels of their careers. The panel will also provide insight into leadership behaviors and practices that help support career growth. The goal of this event is to foster a thoughtful dialogue around the issues facing women sustainability professionals, and how to achieve a more inclusive working environment in sustainability.
A networking reception will follow the panel, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
This event is hosted by the Earth Institute, the MS in Sustainability Management Program, and the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy Program.

The New York Public Library Author Talk series present, Steven Cohen, executive director of Columbia University's Earth Institute. Professor Cohen reveals how cities are embracing sustainability through infrastructure, transportation systems, and more.
Conversations on sustainability often center on conservation and efforts to preserve nature outside of the city. But for the first time in human history, the majority of people on Earth live in urban areas. What roles can city planners&mdash;and city dwellers&mdash;play to ensure a sustainable city?
In his new book, The Sustainable City, Steven Cohen argues that cities must coexist with nature. Many places are already investing in the infrastructure of the future―renewable energy, energy efficiency, mass and personal transit, and advanced sewage and waste management, for example―but, according to Cohen, the modern city still has a long way to go. In this talk, the author surveys the urban systems of the 21st century, detailing policies and projects underway in cities around the world. Sustainability issues, from transportation and food waste to renewable energy, have an enduring impact on city residents. By organizing for sustainable infrastructure, Cohen argues, citizens have the power to advocate for their city's long-term prosperity.
A Q&amp;A will follow.

Harnessing the expertise of the Earth Institute's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, a world leader in earth sciences, Columbia University's Master of Science in Sustainability Science develops the skills of full-time and aspiring sustainability professionals in Earth systems observation, analysis, projection, and environmental remediation. The program focuses on the scientific methods and tools that can be used to observe, monitor, and respond to environmental impacts, enabling a practical application of science to address the critical sustainability issues of our time.

The Earth Institute and Columbia University's School of Professional Studies co-sponsor four programs in sustainability:
-the Master of Science in Sustainability Management, which emphasizes sustainability that prioritizes the protection of Earth&rsquo;s systems and resources as well as the spread of social and economic opportunities for all people
-the Certification in Sustainability Analytics, which provides the technical and quantitative skills to collect, disseminate, and analyze sustainability-related information
-the Certification in Sustainable Water Management, which focuses on water issues at the nexus of natural science, social science, and public policy
-the Certification in Sustainable Finance, which combines training in sustainability and financial management through the concepts of sustainability economics, investment, accounting, risk management, and communication
During this online information session, Steven Cohen, Executive Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia and Director of the Sustainability Management master's program, will discuss these options. He will be joined by program administrators and admissions representatives.

Join Dr. David Walker, the Higgins Professors in the Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Louise Bolge as they discuss they studies of bricks in the US Virgin Islands and what they reveal about historical events. What if someone asked you what was the geographic origin of a brick in an archaeological site? The question of which country constructed specific, early New World settlements might hinge on the answer to this question. The size, shape, markings, and color of the brick may be somewhat informative about the source of the brick. But these are sometimes ambiguous markers of brick provenance.

What if someone asked you what was the geographic origin of a brick in an archaeological site? The question of which country constructed specific, early New World settlements might hinge on the answer to this question. The size, shape, markings, and color of the brick may be somewhat informative about the source of the brick. But these are sometimes ambiguous markers of brick provenance. What then? In order to investigate whether trace element signatures might be informative about specific clay deposits that might have been the source of particular bricks, we analysed a range of bricks from both sides of the Atlantic in order to perhaps get a fix on the origin of the brick material in the construction of Fort Sint Kruys in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.

New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019 Nassau West

Half day Satellite Session of the 2018 Consortium of Universities for Global Health's Annual Conference.
Epidemics, like weather and climate, do not respect national borders. Since 2005 there has been increasing international cooperation on global health security. The Lancet Commission &ldquo;Count Down on Health and Climate Change&rdquo; Oct 2017 proposed access to climate services as a key indicator of adaptation and resilience to climate change for the health sector. As many health outcomes are climate sensitive there is increasing interest in integrating knowledge and information on climate variability and change into the operational activities for the control of infectious diseases, public health outcomes of disasters and nutrition. This satellite session will explore the intersection of climate variability and change and health priorities for vulnerable populations around the globe.

The Earth Institute's International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) presents its monthly climate forecast briefing. The briefing, delivered by the IRI's Chief Climate Forecaster Tony Barnston, explains the upcoming IRI ENSO forecast and seasonal climate (precipitation, temperature) forecast. Tony will also discuss the implications of the forecast on society around the globe, and the probabilities and skills of the current forecast.

The Earth Institute and Columbia University's School of Professional Studies co-sponsor four programs in sustainability:
-the Master of Science in Sustainability Management, which emphasizes sustainability that prioritizes the protection of Earth&rsquo;s systems and resources as well as the spread of social and economic opportunities for all people
-the Certification in Sustainability Analytics, which provides the technical and quantitative skills to collect, disseminate, and analyze sustainability-related information
-the Certification in Sustainable Water Management, which focuses on water issues at the nexus of natural science, social science, and public policy
-the Certification in Sustainable Finance, which combines training in sustainability and financial management through the concepts of sustainability economics, investment, accounting, risk management, and communication
During this online information session, Steven Cohen, Executive Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia and Director of the Sustainability Management master's program, will discuss these options. He will be joined by program administrators and admissions representatives.

Harnessing the expertise of the Earth Institute's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, a world leader in earth sciences, Columbia University's Master of Science in Sustainability Science develops the skills of full-time and aspiring sustainability professionals in Earth systems observation, analysis, projection, and environmental remediation. The program focuses on the scientific methods and tools that can be used to observe, monitor, and respond to environmental impacts, enabling a practical application of science to address the critical sustainability issues of our time.

Henry Fountain, a former engineering reporter for the New York Times and currently an environmental reporter for the newspaper, will talk about his true science thriller.
The book: A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, &ldquo;The Great Quake is a riveting narrative about the biggest earthquake in North American recorded history -- the 1964 Alaska earthquake that demolished the city of Valdez and swept away the island village of Chenega -- and the geologist who hunted for clues to explain how and why it took place.&rdquo;
Sponsored by: the Masters of Science in Sustainability Management Program of Columbia University's Earth Institute and Professor Claudia Dreifus' course, "Writing About Global Science for the International Media."

The Earth Institute and Columbia University's School of Professional Studies co-sponsor four programs in sustainability:
-the Master of Science in Sustainability Management, which emphasizes sustainability that prioritizes the protection of Earth&rsquo;s systems and resources as well as the spread of social and economic opportunities for all people
-the Certification in Sustainability Analytics, which provides the technical and quantitative skills to collect, disseminate, and analyze sustainability-related information
-the Certification in Sustainable Water Management, which focuses on water issues at the nexus of natural science, social science, and public policy
-the Certification in Sustainable Finance, which combines training in sustainability and financial management through the concepts of sustainability economics, investment, accounting, risk management, and communication
During this online information session, Steven Cohen, Executive Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia and Director of the Sustainability Management master's program, will discuss these options. He will be joined by program administrators and admissions representatives.

Connecting science to decision-making is critically important, particularly when it comes to sustainability, which affects our health and the natural systems we depend on. There are many ways in which scientific work directly impacts society, and sustainability practitioners face the difficult but crucial task of clearly communicating evidence-based scientific information to the public, to policy makers, and to private-sector decision-makers. This panel will explore the complex interface between science, management and policy. How is science integrated into the decision-making processes? What types and levels of analyses are needed to guide sustainability policies and programs? How are science and data used most effectively? Hear from expert panelists on the scientific tools needed for evidence-based actions.
Panelists:
&bull; Thomas Jorling, former Commissioner of the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation and and former Vice President for Environmental Affairs, International Paper Co.
&bull; Sara Law, Vice President of Global Initiatives, Carbon Disclosure Project
&bull; Art Lerner-Lam, Deputy Director of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, The Earth Institute, Columbia University
&bull; Richard Moss, former Chairman of the Federal Advisory Committee for the National Climate Assessment and Visiting Senior Research Scientist, Columbia University
Moderator: Steve Cohen, Executive Director, The Earth institute and Professor of Practice, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

The Postdoctoral Fellows program is unique in its mission to train a generation of professionals equipped to address some of the world's most urgent problems. The symposium highlights the work of current Research Fellows.
Speakers include Earth Institute Fellows: Kyle Davis, Ding Ma, Pilar Fern&aacute;ndez, Maron Greenleaf, and Anand Osuri.
The Symposium will be presented and moderated by John C. Mutter, Director of Graduate Studies, SDEV Ph.D. program; Director, Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellows program; Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences; Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University.

Harnessing the expertise of the Earth Institute's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, a world leader in earth sciences, Columbia University's Master of Science in Sustainability Science develops the skills of full-time and aspiring sustainability professionals in Earth systems observation, analysis, projection, and environmental remediation. The program focuses on the scientific methods and tools that can be used to observe, monitor, and respond to environmental impacts, enabling a practical application of science to address the critical sustainability issues of our time.

The Earth Institute and Columbia University's School of Professional Studies co-sponsor four programs in sustainability:
-the Master of Science in Sustainability Management, which emphasizes sustainability that prioritizes the protection of Earth&rsquo;s systems and resources as well as the spread of social and economic opportunities for all people
-the Certification in Sustainability Analytics, which provides the technical and quantitative skills to collect, disseminate, and analyze sustainability-related information
-the Certification in Sustainable Water Management, which focuses on water issues at the nexus of natural science, social science, and public policy
-the Certification in Sustainable Finance, which combines training in sustainability and financial management through the concepts of sustainability economics, investment, accounting, risk management, and communication
During this online information session, Steven Cohen, Executive Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia and Director of the Sustainability Management master's program, will discuss these options. He will be joined by program administrators and admissions representatives.

Harnessing the expertise of the Earth Institute's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, a world leader in earth sciences, Columbia University's Master of Science in Sustainability Science develops the skills of full-time and aspiring sustainability professionals in Earth systems observation, analysis, projection, and environmental remediation. The program focuses on the scientific methods and tools that can be used to observe, monitor, and respond to environmental impacts, enabling a practical application of science to address the critical sustainability issues of our time.

The Earth Institute's International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) presents its monthly climate forecast briefing. The briefing, delivered by the IRI's Chief Climate Forecaster Tony Barnston, explains the upcoming IRI ENSO forecast and seasonal climate (precipitation, temperature) forecast. Tony will also discuss the implications of the forecast on society around the globe, and the probabilities and skills of the current forecast.

The Earth Institute's International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) presents its monthly climate forecast briefing. The briefing, delivered by the IRI's Chief Climate Forecaster Tony Barnston, explains the upcoming IRI ENSO forecast and seasonal climate (precipitation, temperature) forecast. Tony will also discuss the implications of the forecast on society around the globe, and the probabilities and skills of the current forecast.

The Earth Institute's International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) presents its monthly climate forecast briefing. The briefing, delivered by the IRI's Chief Climate Forecaster Tony Barnston, explains the upcoming IRI ENSO forecast and seasonal climate (precipitation, temperature) forecast. Tony will also discuss the implications of the forecast on society around the globe, and the probabilities and skills of the current forecast.

The Earth Institute's International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) presents its monthly climate forecast briefing. The briefing, delivered by the IRI's Chief Climate Forecaster Tony Barnston, explains the upcoming IRI ENSO forecast and seasonal climate (precipitation, temperature) forecast. Tony will also discuss the implications of the forecast on society around the globe, and the probabilities and skills of the current forecast.

The Earth Institute's International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) presents its monthly climate forecast briefing. The briefing, delivered by the IRI's Chief Climate Forecaster Tony Barnston, explains the upcoming IRI ENSO forecast and seasonal climate (precipitation, temperature) forecast. Tony will also discuss the implications of the forecast on society around the globe, and the probabilities and skills of the current forecast.

For information on event postings on the Lamont-Doherty's website, please contact Vilma Gallagher at vrg1@ldeo.columbia.edu.